Essays about: "Financial Institutions"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 562 essays containing the words Financial Institutions.

  1. 21. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

  3. 22. A Life Cycle Assessment on the Biodiversity impact of SDG equity funds

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Nils Hendriks; [2023]
    Keywords : ESG; SDG; Sustainable Development Goals; LCA; Life Cycle Assessment; annual species loss; biodiversity; equity funds;

    Abstract : Sustainability, a multidimensional concept, consist of various environmental, social, and economic factors. Its fundamental principle is to fulfill the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Impact of Quantum Computing on the Financial Sector : Exploring the Current Performance and Prospects of Quantum Computing for Financial Applications through Mean-Variance Optimization

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Ante Fahlkvist; Alfred Kheiltash; [2023]
    Keywords : Quantum computing; Finance; Financial applications; Mean-variance optimization; Zero-one quadratic programming; Quantum computing in finance;

    Abstract : Many important tasks in finance often rely on complex and time-consuming computations. The rapid development of quantum technology has raised the question of whether quantum computing can be used to solve these tasks more efficiently than classical computing. READ MORE

  5. 24. Investigating the Adoption of Blockchain Technology for Cross-Border Payments in the Swedish Financial Industry : A Diffusion Theory Approach through Expert Interviews

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Dion Ijeh; Indah Puji Rahayu; [2023]
    Keywords : Cross border payment transactions; international payments; blockchain technology; blockchain; smart contract; DLT; cryptocurrency; diffusion of innovation theory; thematic analysis; blockchain adoption; financial industry; Qualitative Research; DOI;

    Abstract : The adoption of blockchain technology for cross-border payments is not an easy task.However this qualitative study further investigates the connotations associated with adoptionof blockchain in cross-border financial transactions within Swedish financial institutions suchas banks, fintech, and credit management service companies. READ MORE

  6. 25. Modeling of Foreign Exchange Swap Distributions : A statistical evaluation of two stochastic models

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Ludvig Ehrenpreis; Eriksson Oscar; [2023]
    Keywords : term structure measurement; optimization; foreign exchange swaps; interest rates; FX; model comparison; FX swap models;

    Abstract : The global foreign exchange (FX) market is one of the world's largest financial markets and a significant part of this market concerns the trading of FX swaps. For banks and other financial institutions, it is of great interest to model these swaps as accurately as possible, as this could improve their risk management. READ MORE